How To Fix /SRMSMC/CONTACT057 - IDM request (user &1): error while assigning user to central person

/SRMSMC/CONTACT057 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/CONTACT -

• Message number: 057

• Message text: IDM request (user &1): error while assigning user to central person

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/SRMSMC/CONTACT057 - Details

• The SAP error message /SRMSMC/CONTACT057 typically indicates an issue that occurs during the process of assigning a user to a central person in the Identity Management (IDM) system. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for troubleshooting and resolving the issue.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect information in the user profile or central person data.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the IDM request may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the assignment.
  Technical Errors: There could be technical issues, such as problems with the underlying database or application server.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the IDM system or related components may lead to this error.
  Central Person Not Found: The central person to whom the user is being assigned may not exist or may not be correctly defined in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
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